Unhappy postings

[browning l]

Originally Posted by Kevin H

"... because I believe in free speech..."

Our local newspaper publisher defines "free speech" thusly:

"I have a printing press; I am free to print what I wish to have in my newspaper.

" 'Free speech' means you may have your own printing press with which you are free to print what you wish to print.

" 'Free speech' most definitely does not mean I have to print with my press what you wish me to print."

I suppose that will cause some comments, but I buy into it.

[UK6]

Claude,
I will not comment on Eric's case because I do not think that it is
appropriate for me to do so. However, speaking generally, surely poor
workmanship and poor customer relations is a serious business in any
country. Put simply, if an organisation takes on a job that they cannot
complete in a timely fashion, then they should not accept the work.

Re your unfortunate experience with your hub caps, did you provide feedback
to the vendor? If we collectively don't bring sub standard work to the
vendor's/tradesperson's attention, then, ultimately, we will be forced to
accept poor quality parts or workmanship.

Brett

[Nick Challacombe]

Well Eric, as this was my first post on the subject, which you had several postings earlier said was closed, it just goes to prove that there is a vast difference in translation from the English humour to the Belgium/German/Italian depending upon your view point.
I did not insult you or any other member of the forum, in fact I was praising Kevin for allowing it to continue.
It seems that.you are even unable to get a wireless repaired and updated so God knows how you expected to get a car repaired!
Have a nice day,
.
Nick

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Nick Challacombe

.... it just goes to prove that there is a vast difference in translation from the English humour to the Belgium/German/Italian

Nick, this is indeed the root of the problem.

Eric emailed me directly and he thought you were calling him a dog. In reply I explained to Eric that your dog comment was just a figure of speech and could sometimes even be taken as a compliment.

However, by the time I could email Eric due to the time difference, he had already responded.

Hopefully that's nipped that one in the bud

Just as well we don't use many Aussie colloquialisms!

[lansdownplace]

I rather suspect our Belgian friend knew this which is why his campaign against Bristol has been waged on this forum and not the three uk forums. Of course the easiest action is always against the publisher........which is why a lot of Internet blogs don't moderate comments because as soon as you moderate you take responsibility for the content.

Paul

[bkz411]

Not sure if this helps, but being the owner of the S6 advertised in Octane I
can vouch for the high quality of BCL workmanship. Naturally, it is still a
classic car with the occasional issue - but as a family car driven weekly
(by someone without a clue how to fix even the smallest of problem) it
cannot be temperamental, and I have so far found it to be very reliable.
Only last week I was stuck in a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam on the M3 for 2
hours (4 hr journey in total), and passed approximately 10 cars on the side
lane which had over heated - and they were much newer than mine. Finally,
and following this successful nut and build 411 restoration, you may be
interested to learn that my brother has ordered the first (from BCL) S6 603
which is due before Christmas.

[lansdownplace]

I have had a classic restoration of a 412 from Bristol Cars and I cannot speak highly enough of their work and the value for money BCL deliver. Almost every item on the car was replaced during the restoration. At a fixed price. Very few companies I know would offer that.

It is worth noting that a series 6 411 is a completely rebuilt car to Blenheim mechanical spec which uses new/modern components not restored parts. A restored original car, even with a new engine, is a classic restoration car. There is about 70,000 in the difference between the two!

If you are looking at an engine upgrade to your car I can again recommend BCL who have designed and built an engine for my car as a one off. They insisted on modifying my gearbox valve body to get the best out of the engine performance curve, at their own cost. They are more demanding of themselves than I am, and I am nobody's pushover.

The cost wouldn't have covered the cost of a cylinder head on an Aston.

I would discount Eric's 'story' as there is another unspoken side to this from what I gather.

Regards

Paul

[browning l]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

I rather suspect our Belgian friend knew this which is why his campaign against Bristol has been waged on this forum and not the three uk forums. Of course the easiest action is always against the publisher........which is why a lot of Internet blogs don't moderate comments because as soon as you moderate you take responsibility for the content.

Paul

But, Paul, if "moderate" means not posting, i.e., not allowing the post to be on the board to begin with, then no responsibility is taken on by the proprietor.
No website operator is forced to leave posted messages if he does not choose to. Of course, in so doing he creates a tone for the site that may lessen its appeal.
There are many boards that do this. Most of the boards on fine watches, for example, state very firmly that certain types of posts simply are not allowed.
And, many do not allow "objectionable" photos.

[lansdownplace]

Hi Lou,in the UK any form of control over content is deemed to be approval of what is left and leaves you open to an action.

This is why it is such a minefield

[Eric Brumenil]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

I rather suspect our Belgian friend knew this which is why his campaign against Bristol has been waged on this forum and not the three uk forums. Of course the easiest action is always against the publisher........which is why a lot of Internet blogs don't moderate comments because as soon as you moderate you take responsibility for the content.

Paul

Paul ,
one more time you are wrong
As always , I have the honesty to contact the webmaster to explain what I want to do
I have contacted the BOC in the UK and got a telephone call yesterday .

To be defamatory , a post should be fake
Up to now , I have not read any clever or technical post saying
"Eric this photo is fake , Eric ,this is not true"
Just post about my mental illness
It's just a bit light !!

I have more than 500 mails exchanged and it takes time to read everything

I found a mail today and this is what they had written

Hi Eric

Yes it is your axle.
I agree from the picture, it is BAD. I can only apologize

Before writing this is not true , I can forward the mail if necessary

[sjp63]

Its reassuring that those of you who have experience of BCL V8 car rebuilds have positive experiences.

I look forward to discussing specifications with BCL early 2011 - I suspect the rebuild,engine mods, repaint etc to my requirements may turn out to be an S6 but will have to see.

Anyone have any idea how long it takes? - 6/9/12 months?

Do you deal in the first instance with London office or Filton office?

Thanks

Steve

[Claude]

Originally Posted by UK6

Claude,

Re your unfortunate experience with your hub caps, did you provide feedback
to the vendor?

Brett

Yes, as I noted in the original narrative "Next visit I took one back, which they kept for inspection, but never replaced them."

I gave the hubcap to Sid Lovesy as I recall, who was rather busy at the time. Have no idea what happened afterwards.

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by browning l

Our local newspaper publisher defines "free speech" thusly:

"I have a printing press; I am free to print what I wish to have in my newspaper.

" 'Free speech' means you may have your own printing press with which you are free to print what you wish to print.

" 'Free speech' most definitely does not mean I have to print with my press what you wish me to print."

It really frustrates me when I write letters to my local newspaper criticising the local city council and they don't publish them.

Must get my own printing press one of these days!